Personal Happiness Vs. Success

who can you trust?

The extremely competitive atmosphere really doesn't allow for the luxury of trust. The guy you thought was your best friend can come full circle at any time and stab you in the back. Most people in Silicon Valley have the same belief system; their time there is only temporary, they will eventually make enough money to retire before 30 and will leave the Valley faster than you can say "IPO".

Conversations with the friends that you do make while in the high-tech field, usually center around work. Same story every day; meet for drinks, discuss what is happening at the office and dream of Easy street. It is truly difficult to indulge in a profound and thought-provoking conversation.

Although the thrill and competition is exhilarating, how long can one live in fear of a looming stock market crash? Eventually the story gets tiresome and a person realizes that there is more to life than this. At some point, the high-speed life takes a backseat to stability and security.

happiness

The last couple of weeks really got me thinking. I have reached the point where the 70-hour work weeks just don't appeal to me anymore. I need something more fulfilling and feel it is time for me to pursue something more important.

With that, I am leaving my job. I also will no longer continue to write this article for AskMen.com. I am convinced it is time for me to find personal fulfillment. Exactly what that is, I have yet to discover. Perhaps when I find it, I will submit one more article just to inform everyone of what happened to me.

I hope this series of articles was useful. I advise you all to work hard, but keep in mind that there is more to life than the current project. Always look at your life from a wider perspective: the big picture. The little trials and tribulations really are insignificant and when you look back on them you will realize this. Try not to let them get the better of you.

Most importantly, don't ever do something you do not enjoy. Life is too short to waste your time in something that you despise. Take care, work hard and play harder.